6 pdr Anti Tank

[Tim Bell]

Not mine...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-ammuni...4#ht_24wt_1222

Tim

[rob love]

Ammo boxes are no rarity around here. Every farm auction has a couple. Even the 6 pdr bullets come up a couple times a year, but I'll worry about finding all the main gun parts first.

The tires on it now are original rims welded to jeep rims with jeep tires. It did come with a pair of original 8-25-10 tires, although one of them is blown so the hunt for replacements will begin. We installed forklift tires on a couple of similar guns at work, but they are a bit small for the application.

I bought a muzzle brake for it about a year back from MLU so I got lucky there. I have plenty of projects to keep me occupied for the next while so this one will go out to the yard until it's turn comes up.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by rob love

The tires on it now are original rims welded to jeep rims with jeep tires. It did come with a pair of original 8-25-10 tires, although one of them is blown so the hunt for replacements will begin. We installed forklift tires on a couple of similar guns at work, but they are a bit small for the application.

Great find again, Rob!

You're shopping at that scrapyard like some wives do at a shopping mall when they are bored

Anyhow, re. tyres, here's an ad which might be of interest: http://www.milweb.net/classifieds/la...d=73449&cat=50

Small batch of 7.50-10.00 tyres suitable for 6Pdr A/T gun
73449.jpg
These are 3/4" smaller in diameter than the original 8.25-10.00 tyres
that were used but are brand new with no cracking or perishing.
Also correct tubes with cranked valve availiable. Small quantity only.
Tyres £168, Tubes £20
07981 993476
Louis Wright

[tankbarrell]

A quick search on the net turns up those tyres cheaper from a tyre dealer.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by tankbarrell

A quick search on the net turns up those tyres cheaper from a tyre dealer.

Yes, I am sure that size can be sourced from a variety of dealers. But the seller is to be commended for finding a tyre which does not look half bad, eh?

H.

[Marc van Aalderen]

I did buy these tyres and am reasonably happy with them. They are a bit smaller though. According to the add only 3/4" but the seller thought this meant diameter instead of width. They actually are 4" smaller in diameter.
Still, they look ok and give a good ride on the gun. The original 8.25x10 Firestones made the gun jump all over the road.

6pr tyre 1.jpg 6pr tyre 2.jpg


Cheers,

[rob love]

I measured the original tires and they seem to be around the 27" mark. A few of the forklift tires in the 7.50 size, along with the mule tires, measure up around 25" diameter, so a difference of 2 inches, or 1" in ride height. Winter is almost here so the tires will likely wait until spring at the very least.

[Tim Bell]

Originally Posted by rob love

Ammo boxes are no rarity around here. Every farm auction has a couple. .

You could probably fund your restoration project by buying them and selling them to the Uk - almost every "British Airborne" Jeep owner wants several for their Jeep Hood!

Tim

[derk derin]

Rob,
Sorry I missed out on this summers recoveries.Looks like things are happening out there this year and I'm missing out on them! You warned me once I find a girlfriend I won't have time for the hobby! Sure is nice having one though! How is the space in the quonset holding out? Must be tight in there now! Hope I can make it out there at least once next year if there's anything left!
Regards,Derk.

[rob love]

Originally Posted by derk derin

Rob,
Sorry I missed out on this summers recoveries.Looks like things are happening out there this year and I'm missing out on them! You warned me once I find a girlfriend I won't have time for the hobby! Sure is nice having one though! How is the space in the quonset holding out? Must be tight in there now! Hope I can make it out there at least once next year if there's anything left!
Regards,Derk.

Don't worry Derk, the novelty will wear off eventually. We'll get you back.